Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)

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These are the words in Charlotte's web, high in the barn. Her spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, as well as the feelings of a little girl named Fern ... who loves Wilbur, too. Their love has been shared by millions of readers.

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An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig," convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things.

Customer Reviews:

All Time Classic.......2007-10-03

This is a timeless coming of age story and an all time classic good read. Farmgirl Fern saves the pig Wilbur, the runt of the litter. She raises him like one of the family as much as possible. Wilbur is horrified, afraid and lonely when he's sold to Fern's uncle. To help him through this difficult time, Charlotte the spider becomes his friend and undertakes the writing challenges of her life when she spins words into her web to help save Wilbur's life. Meanwhile, Fern is growing up, becoming interested in boys and spending less time with Wilbur. Wilbur is taken to compete at the county fair and Charlotte goes along, even though it's the twilight of her life. She gives her all for Wilbur at the fair and in return, Wilbur saves her egg sac and takes it back to the farm with him upon her death. The next spring the little spiders hatch and begin to leave and Wilbur, who desperately misses Charlotte, believes he's destined to be alone. However, three of Charlotte's offspring decide to stay at the farm with Wilbur, insuring that he will have friends in the future. Wilbur welcomes them to the farm and tells the baby spiders about their mother and her legacy.

Along with the main characters, there's a cast of additional farm animals that help move the story along. It's good read for kids, and I've reread it as an adult. I liked it just as much then as the first time I read it. So will you.

Life Lessons.......2007-10-01

What a great book. One of the themes of this work is the reality of death. The author approaches this topic with the delicacy required for the young audience.

Wilbur is faced with possibility of an early demise because he is the runt of his litter. His wise and caring friend, Charlotte, devises a plan to save his life and though it works, she looses her life in the end.

The book is much more than this theme alone, but it is the most salient and captivating.

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

A very good children's story that use the mechanism of talking insects,
as well as arachnids, of course, to discuss friendship, life, and
death, and the roles of things in the world.

Perhaps a little sentimental, given the amount of pig saving antics that are found within. People have to eat, after all.

Great Book.......2007-05-29

Thanks for the fast delivery and good condition of the book. Perfect satisfaction!!!!!!

BOOKREADER.......2007-05-27

THIS STORY IS A TRUE COLLECTOR. THE ANIMALS IN THE STORY IS THE BEST PART AS THE SPIDER AND OTHERS COME TO LIFE AND HAVE TRUE FEELINGS...............

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same book you read as a child
No one should leave childhood without this book!
Great reading with your little one
A Special Friendship
Garrett's Best Review

Charlotte's Web Read-Aloud Edition
E. B. White
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060882611
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Book Description

In his classic and beloved novel, E. B. White tells the memorable story of Wilbur, a little pig who becomes famous with the help of his clever friend Charlotte and their chatty animal neighbors. As the runt of the litter, Wilbur struggles to survive from the very beginning. Fern fights her father, Mr. Arable, to raise Wilbur and nurse him to health. Fern succeeds and Wilbur moves to the Zuckerman farm, where he learns the true meaning of friendship from the wise grey spider Charlotte. When it becomes apparent that Wilbur is being well fed for a reason, Charlotte and Wilbur are determined to foil Mr. Zuckerman's plans. With the help of Charlotte and her "terrific" webs, Templeton the rat, and other colorful barnyard friends, Wilbur becomes the prizewinning pig of the County Fair and the most famous pig ever.

Lessons of friendship, loyalty, and truth bind this story together and show readers that friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Illustrations by the artist Garth Williams bring to life these lovable characters. He is also the illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little.

Customer Reviews:

same book you read as a child .......2007-07-28

This is the same book you read as a child but in a hard cover, with giant print. I am really happy with the high quality of this book.

No one should leave childhood without this book!.......2007-06-06

Charlotte's Web is a terrific book to use when your child is ready for read-aloud novels. What a life time memory this will create for you both as you read chapter by chapter aloud. It has a perfect theme of friendship to encourage so much dialogue. Don't let your child leave childhood without it in his/her memory!

Great reading with your little one.......2007-06-01

This was one of the first "long" books that my 5 year old and I have read together, as opposed to picture story books. He absolutely loved it. Our only issue was sticking to one chapter a night, as he was always begging me to continue for just 1 more page!

The story is tender and realistic; a little sad in places, but good life lessons for even sensitive listeners - and a happy ending. My only very minor negative would be that in places the vocabulary and dialogue are a bit specific to time & place (American farmland), so culturally diverse young readers might need some explanation. I was easily able to substitute or explain a word here or there, and my son followed the story just fine.

A Special Friendship.......2007-03-30

Hey kids! If you like pigs and adventures, you should read this fantastic book. It's called Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. The pig's name is Wilbur. He is born on a farm during the springtime. Fern rescues him from being slaughtered. She gets to keep Wilbur and take care of him. Wilbur loves to follow Fern around the yard but later, Fern finds out that Wilbur has to be sold. This crushes Fern's heart. I cried at this part. It was super sad.
Some good news came along Wilbur got sold to Fern's Uncle Zuckerman. Wilbur gets transferred over to the Zuckermans' farm just up the road from Fern's house. On the farm Wilbur meets an interesting friend. A spider named Charlotte. She makes webs that have writing in them. Later, Mr. Zuckerman enters Wilbur in a contest.
Do you think Wilbur will win the contest? If you want to find out hop over to your nearest library and grab this book. This book made me cry, laugh and wonder what would happen next. I thought this book was the best book ever. I think you should read this book.

Garrett's Best Review.......2007-03-07

Charlotte's Web

This action packed and heartwarming book was great! Fern, an eight year old farm girl, saved a young pig from being killed. She named him Wilbur, the main character, who is a runt piglet, and he is friendly and sensitive. Wilbur lived in a barn, the setting, in the barn cellar, and there were many different animals such as a rat named Templeton. After one restless night, he awoke and found a grey spider named Charlotte. Wilbur didn't like her appetite. After Wilbur got to know her, the oldest sheep said, " Wilbur, they're going to kill you at Christmas." When Wilbur panicked, he started sprinting around his pen. Charlotte was making a plan to save Wilbur's life by making them think he's special. She will put words like "some pig" in her web. This attracted tourists, and they were amazed. Lurvy, the ranch hand, read the web and was speechless, happy, and excited. Will Charlotte's plan work and save Wilbur's life? I recommend Charlotte's Web for every age. It was exciting.

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Delightfully imaginative, a purely splendid experience for the whole family...
Charlotte's Web
Childhood Innocence and wonder at its best
Even if you already own a copy of 'Charlotte's Web', the Signature Edition is a must-have item!

Charlotte's Web Signature Edition
E. B. White
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0061127760
Release Date: 2006-10-31

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Delightfully imaginative, a purely splendid experience for the whole family..........2007-06-08

With the birth of my daughter right around the corner my wife and I have been doing a lot of thinking about the books we want to read to her. Now, despite the fact that `Charlottes Web' may not necessarily be a book she'll be read right out of the womb; it was the first book that came to my mind. The greatest thing about this literary classic is that it's approachable to all ages, boys and girls, and it serves up some of the most memorable scenes in children's literature. I can still remember reading this book as a class when I was in Grade School and I loved every minute of it.

The story, as some have already explained, revolves around Fern, a young girl who is devastated when Wilbur, the runt pig of the litter, is going to be killed. After pleading with her father to spare him she's again devastated when her father forces her to sell Wilbur to her Uncle only to have him plan to fatten Wilbur up in mind to slaughter him. But then Charlotte comes up with a plan to save Wilbur's life, and well, the rest is classic!

To anyone familiar with the story of Wilbur the pig and the girl who loved him, this edition will be a must have for the family. Filled with wonderful illustrations that bring this tale to life, this is sure to be a favorite of everyone in the house, the children as well as their parents. My wife and I are always talking about how we want our daughter to watch cartoons that we can enjoy and read books that we can stand, and let me tell you, I have yet to meet someone who doesn't absolutely love `Charlottes Web'.

One wonderful aspect of this book is that it's not just about a pig, for, like a lot of children's book destined to teach morals and goals and principles, `Charlottes Web' succeeds with flying colors to teach children the power of love, acceptance and being yourself. `Charlottes Web' shows children that they can be anything, do anything if they put their minds to it. E.B. White hand wrote a masterpiece here, a beautiful piece of children literature that's loved by all and worth every penny.

Charlotte's Web.......2007-02-13

I never read this book as a child because I was a teenager when it was published. Our book group decided to read a good piece of children's literature for a change and we chose Charlotte's Web. We all loved it. Those who had read it as children welcomed the chance to read it with adult eyes. Nobody gave it less than and eight (out of ten) and I gave it a 9 1/2 because in my mind it is an almost perfect book that succeeds on many levels. It is amusing, instructive and also makes you think about how important values are in a life well lived. I hate spiders, but was almost in tears when Charlotte died. I guess I'll have to think twice before I try to squash one. I hope the new movie doesn't cheapen and trivialize this real treasure of children's literature.

Childhood Innocence and wonder at its best.......2007-01-10

Charlotte's Web Signature addition brought back all my childhood memories. The illustrations bring to life a story that is touching, imaginative and provides entertainment for all children, both male and female. The presentation of the book itself captures your attention with great use of colours which is continued throughout the book. The wonder and delight that this book has provided for my niece and nephew allows us as adults to see childhood innocence and wonder at its best.

Even if you already own a copy of 'Charlotte's Web', the Signature Edition is a must-have item!.......2006-11-15

Fern Arable has always been an animal lover. However, she had never saved a pig from an untimely injustice until the day she learned that her father planned on shooting a runt, just because he had been too small. Begging her father for a chance to save the little oinker, Fern wins the battle, and is given the opportunity to raise the wriggling piglet as her own. Promptly named Wilbur, Fern falls in love with her new charge, and can't get him off her mind, even while at school. But as he grows bigger and bigger each day, things begin to change. Soon, Mr. Arable refuses to allow Wilbur to sleep in the house, then her father reprimands her for taking Wilbur for walks in her doll carriage. Soon, Fern is forced to sell little Wilbur to her Uncle Homer, where Wilbur is quickly swept away, and forced to live. Fern doesn't mind the arrangement as long as she can still see her beloved friend. But when she learns that Uncle Homer plans to fatten the little piggy up and then kill him, she's devastated. As is Wilbur. Confiding in the other farm animals, Wilbur begs everyone for their help in saving his life. Sadly, none of the animals seem to know what to do to keep Wilbur from meeting his fate. No one, that is, except for an intelligent spider known as Charlotte. Charlotte lives right above Wilbur in his tiny alcove, where she spends her days and nights weaving beautiful webs. When she decides to help Wilbur by spelling words and phrases such as "Some Pig" and "Terrific" in her webs, the county becomes interested in visiting this amazing pig, leaving Uncle Homer in awe, and giving him the chance to spare little Wilbur's life.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB has been one of my absolute favorite stories since I was 6-years-old, which is why this Signature Edition of the tale instantly caught my eye. Yes, it is the same tale that we all know and love from years ago, however, this particular edition features some exclusive content that is absolutely essential for CHARLOTTE'S WEB and E.B. White fans. Aside from the gorgeous, colored illustrations by Garth Williams; and the wonderful large font of the story, this lap-sized edition features an entire Afterword by Peter F. Neumeyer, which features black and white photographs of E.B. White himself, as well as a brief biography about the famed author, pictures of his home, information about his other books - such as STUART LITTLE and THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN - and even has an exclusive area devoted to the illustrator, Garth Williams. Even more interesting are the illustrations of Zuckerman's Barn - which White modeled after his very own - and the various first drafts and changes to the tale that did not make it into the actual novel. Each and every one of these Afterword pages is an absolute marvelous addition to the tale, and gives the reader an even more in-depth into the man who created an array of lovable, unforgettable characters. Even if you already own a copy of CHARLOTTE'S WEB, the Signature Edition is a must-have item!

Erika Sorocco

Charlotte's Web (Spanish edition): La telarana de Carlota

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Excelente libro
La telarana de Carlota

Charlotte's Web (Spanish edition): La telarana de Carlota
E. B. White
Manufacturer: Rayo
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 006075740X
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Book Description

Éstas son las palabras que se encuentran en la telaraña de Carlota, en lo alto del establo. Su telaraña expresa lo que ella siente por un cerdito llamado Wilbur, así como los sentimientos de una niñallamada Fern ... quien también quiere a Wilbur. El amor de ambas ha sido compartido por millones de lectores.

Customer Reviews:

Excelente libro.......2007-03-26

Justo el libro que le quieres leer a tu hija por las noches.

La telarana de Carlota.......2006-05-30

Yo le recomiendo este libro a todos que quieren regresar a su infancia. Yo estoy muy encantada con este libro. La historia de Carlota es mejor. También intentar Los Reinos Y Los Elfos De Las Quimeras.

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Charlotte's Web (paper-over-board)
E. B. White
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0061124958
Release Date: 2006-05-09

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What the book is about is friendship on earth, affection and protection, adventure and miracle, life and death, trust and treachery, pleasure and pain, and the passing of time. As a piece of work it is just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done.

-- Eudora Welty, the New York Times Book Review

These are the words in Charlotte's web, high in the barn. Her spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, as well as the feelings of a little girl named Fern...who loves Wilbur, too. Their love has been shared by millions of readers.

Charlotte's Web: Coloring and Activity Book 3-in-1 (Charlotte's Web)

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Perfect gift for a Charlotte's Web fan

Charlotte's Web: Coloring and Activity Book 3-in-1 (Charlotte's Web)
Julia Simon-kerr , and Jennifer Frantz
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ASIN: 006088276X
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Book Description

All your favorite characters from Charlotte's Web come alive in this 96-page jumbo coloring and activity book. Experience all the fun of the movie with mazes, connect-the-dot puzzles, pictures, word games, and more!

Customer Reviews:

Perfect gift for a Charlotte's Web fan.......2007-01-09

I bought this coloring and activity book when I found out the movie would be showing soon. We took my 6 yr. old granddaughter to the movie and then gave her the book afterwards. She loved it. One year ago I had bought on Amazon the hardcover edition of Charlotte's Web and she had read it with her mother and so has become an expert on the movie and activity book. Great item.

Charlotte's Web: Wilbur Finds a Friend (I Can Read Book 2)

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Good short book
Great little book

Charlotte's Web: Wilbur Finds a Friend (I Can Read Book 2)
Jennifer Frantz
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0060882816
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Book Description

Wilbur is moving to Zuckerman's farm—but he is nervous! The barn is a big, scary place. With a little help from a friendly spider named Charlotte, Wilbur learns that life on Zuckerman's farm is not so bad after all.

Customer Reviews:

Good short book.......2007-05-24

If one of your parents want you to read a book it is a good short book. It is based on the new movie. (Devon, age 7)

Great little book.......2007-03-13

Very nice for a 2 1/2 yr old who loves to carry his books around for browsing at random. The story is easy to follow, and the paper cover allows for lots of handling.

Some Pig!: A Charlotte's Web Picture Book (Charlotte's Web)

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Disturbing ending
Great but it covers 1/3 of the story...
Perfect Introduction to E.B. White for Pre-Schoolers
Great start, excellent illustrations, but ends abruptly!

Some Pig!: A Charlotte's Web Picture Book (Charlotte's Web)
E. B. White
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ASIN: 0060781610
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Book Description

Fern loved Wilbur more than anything, and Wilbur loved her too. . . .

Some Pig! introduces a new generation to Wilbur, the most lovable pig in children's literature. E. B. White's masterful text from the classic Charlotte's Web, combined with artist Maggie Kneen's finely detailed work, brings to life the enchanting friendship between Fern and Wilbur. This charming picture-book edition will capture the imagination and win the hearts of young readers everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Disturbing ending.......2007-07-06

If you think that this book is the picture book version of the story, you're in for a big surprise. This book doesn't even cover 1/10th of the story in my opinion, definitely no mention of the spider, or the other animals in the barn. It only focuses on the friendship between Fern and Wilbur, and the good times they spent together. Then it ended VERY ABRUPTLY when Wilbur is sold to Fern's uncle's farm and went to live in a "menure pile". My child finds it terribly disburbing, and I was left saying, "What kind of ending is this?"

I'm giving it 2 stars for the nice illustrations. But it needs to be at least 4 times longer to cover the whole story.

Great but it covers 1/3 of the story..........2007-02-05

This is a great picture book of Charlotte's Web.

- It ends when Wilbur is sold (lots more story to tell...)
- The drawings are different than the 1973 movie (still great)

I would increase my rating if it was clearer that this picture book contains about 1/3 of the entire story. I hope the author releases more additions that continue to cover the original book in its entirety.

Perfect Introduction to E.B. White for Pre-Schoolers.......2007-01-06

My 4 year old loves this version of the story. The classic book it is based upon simply has far too many words for her at this age. The illustrations are wonderful and evoke memories from my own childhood on my grandparents farm. The story is just the right length for a toddler or pre-school age child. No bedtime is complete without this story.

Great start, excellent illustrations, but ends abruptly!.......2006-12-31

This is a good book with a strong start and good illustrations. Certainly, the author is extremely credible and this book charms from the beginning. However, I found that it ended abruptly and I was disappointed with the ending. It seems like it was incomplete and something that a child would find a bit disturbing rather than having real finality that satisifies.

The story basically involves a girls relationship with a pig as a pet. It is very charming and there is an obvious bond between the two that is built up over the course of the story. The pig basically lives a life similar to a dog or cat with respect to its place in the family. However, at the end it is suddenly sold and there is a page that says it is now living in the manure pile of a neighbor. Huh?!

From a child's perspective, this seems like almost a tragic ending. It also comes suddenly and doesn't seem to have that happy close that is so typical of good children's literature. I guess it how it lands emotionally with a child depends upon how the parents frame the ending. However, I think this is really the job of the writer and not the parent.

I think this could have been a little better, but it is still worth buying because the rest of the text is good. The interplay of the text and illustrations really generates good emotions and a sense of story. That is partly why I was so disturbed by the abrupt ending. I'm not sure it will make sense to a child or that they will view it as necessarily happy.

Charlotte's Web: The Movie Storybook (Charlotte's Web)

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Charlotte's Web: The Movie Storybook (Charlotte's Web)
Kate Egan
Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment
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ASIN: 0060886250
Release Date: 2006-10-31

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Wilbur the pig has been sent to live on Zuckerman's farm. The barn is a big, scary place, but a very kind spider named Charlotte befriends him. Then life on the farm doesn't seem so bad—until Wilbur discovers a terrible secret. He won't live to see another spring. Charlotte promises to come up with a brilliant plan. Will she be able to save Wilbur before it's too late?

A Guide for Using Charlotte's Web in the Classroom

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Great class aid.
Charlotte's Web

A Guide for Using Charlotte's Web in the Classroom
PATSY CAREY , and SUSAN KILPATRICK
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LIT UNIT CHARLOTTES WEB INTERMEDIATE

ASIN: 1557344353
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Product Description

Grades 3 - 5 This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel. Pages: 48 Ages: 8 & up Manufacturer: Teacher Created Resources®

Customer Reviews:

Great class aid........2003-03-06

Well organized activities! Thanks TCM once again for making my job easier. Teachers rock!

Charlotte's Web.......2000-05-11

This literature unit was a great resource in teaching about the book. I used this book to teach my second grade students. The set up of lessons made my life easy. I love the way they broke the book up into chapters and already had vocabulary lists made. The book allowed for a very integrated curriculum. I would definitely recommend this resource to any teacher.

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